noun (n)

• the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

  the penyediaan sesuatu (sebagai makanan) oleh penerapan panas

  Example:
  People are needed who have experience in cookery.
  

  Synonym:
  cooking, preparation
  

  source: wordnet30
• The art or process of preparing food for the table, by dressing, compounding, and the application of heat.

  seni atau proses menyediakan makanan untuk meja, oleh dressing, compounding, dan penerapan panas.

  source: webster1913